LJUBLJANA WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Hand-knit Laces, Crafted in Ljubljana’s Draž Studio
A 1.5-hour studio workshop where Draž’s design duo show you how to design and produce custom laces—this guide explains what to expect, where to meet, and what to bring.
Hand-knit Laces, Crafted in Ljubljana’s Draž Studio.
In the compact atelier spaces of Draž in central Ljubljana, ordinary shoes are reimagined: participants choose thread combinations, watch high-quality knitting techniques at work, and collaborate with the studio’s designers to produce one-of-a-kind shoelaces.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Meet the Draž Design Duo
The workshop places you behind the scenes with Draž’s creative team—Urša and her collaborators—so you can see the studio practice that shapes their collections and collaborate on a custom lace design.
One Pixel, One Stitch: the Knitting Process
In one atelier you observe how Tomaž constructs premium knitwear by a precise, pixel-like stitch method—an exacting approach that’s applied to the fine work of custom lace production.
Design and Watch Your Laces Born
You choose thread combinations and watch the laces take shape in real time, with the option to have the studio staff fit the finished laces to your shoes on site.
What the day feels like
What the Workshop Feels Like
The session is compact and tactile: over roughly ninety minutes you move through two small ateliers, observe the makers at work, select threads, and participate in the creation of custom shoelaces—an intimate, creative studio experience.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop suits—and what to check before booking.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The workshop lasts approximately 1.5 hours.
Meet at DRAŽ pletenine, Gornji trg 9, 1000 Ljubljana.
Wear the pair of shoes you want to customize. If you want the studio to thread the laces into your shoes, bring socks because you will need to remove your shoes during fitting.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the workshop?
The workshop runs approximately 1.5 hours.
Where do we meet?
The meeting point is DRAŽ pletenine, Gornji trg 9, 1000 Ljubljana.
Do I need to bring my own shoes?
Yes—you're recommended to wear the pair of shoes that will best suit the unique laces you design.
Will the staff fit the new laces onto my shoes?
If you want the studio to thread the laces into your shoes, they will do so; you will need to remove your shoes for fitting, so wearing socks is recommended.
What will I do during the session?
You’ll tour two ateliers, watch the knitting and design process, choose thread combinations, and collaborate with the Draž team to produce custom laces.